Happiness (1998)

I liked this movie. I loved the title: "Happiness." And no one in the movie is anything approaching "happiness." And Philip Seymour Hoffman...this movie makes me miss him so much. He was perfect in it.

I love all of Todd Solondz films. He really knows people.

Sort of nailed Russian immigrants.

Lara Flynn Boyle was hilarious in this as the bitchy, narcissistic sister.

Helen: I'm not laughing at you, I'm laughing with you.

Joy: But I'm not laughing.

Helen: Perhaps if I had been raped as a child then I would know authenticity.

My favorite Solondz film

Yes. Memorably dysphoric.

My favorite part is the interaction between the PSM and LFB characters -- "I've had you on callback all day!".

Love it. ‘I’m not a scab. I AM a strike breaker!’

I saw it in the cinema, and still remember a woman near me audibly reacting when Lara Flynn Boyle invited Phillip Seymour Hoffman inside, she was beyond horrified.

This movie is brilliant and a perfect film for its time. This was around when everyone started talking about Clinton’s semen on Monica’s dress. It made this film seem perfectly frank.

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Was this the film where PSH spooges?

I'm surprised they haven't "cancelled" this movie yet.

Yes, PSH spooges and uses cum to stick a piece of paper on a wall.

"PUMP! PUMP! PUMP!"

An unforgettable movie.

The most disturbing film is Gummo, but this one is a good film.

I love Todd Solondz. I think his best movie will always be Welcome to the Dollhouse, but his unique voice is present throughout his oeuvre. PC culture will always be his worst enemy, but I look forward to what's next. Is he not a sister?

"You think you're Champagne — but you're shit!"